Assam receives a new air connectivity boost as Akasa Air launches its Dibrugarh-Bengaluru flight

Dibrugarh: The Airports Authority of India (AAI) on Monday announced the commencement of Akasa Air operations at Dibrugarh Airport, marked by a formal inaugural ceremony attended by officials from AAI and the airline.

Akasa Air operated its maiden flight on February 3, 2026, on the Bagdogra–Dibrugarh–Bagdogra sector, formally linking Upper Assam with North Bengal through the new service.

The airline will now operate regular flights on the Bengaluru–Bagdogra–Dibrugarh–Bagdogra–Bengaluru route, significantly enhancing air connectivity between Upper Assam, North Bengal, and South India.

Services will operate three days a week—Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday. The flight schedule at Dibrugarh Airport is as follows: QP1850 will operate from Bengaluru via Bagdogra to Dibrugarh with a scheduled time of arrival at 10:25 hrs, while QP1851 will depart Dibrugarh via Bagdogra to Bengaluru with a scheduled time of departure at 11:00 hrs.

The new operation is expected to benefit passengers by improving access for business, tourism, education, and medical travel across the connected regions.

AAI Dibrugarh extended a warm welcome to Akasa Air and expressed optimism about a long and successful association in serving the travelling public.